Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon49%
Merlot32%
Petit Verdot8%
Malbec6%
Cabernet Franc5%
Region Paarl
Vine Age 12 to 23 years
Maceration 25 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details The grapes of these noble cultivars were picked out in the early mornings between 23 and 27 Balling. The different batches of fruit were de-stemmed, gently crushed and went into tanks for 2 to 3 days. Fermentation on the skins peaked between 26 and 32 Celcius and lasted from 7 to 16 days. Our healthy grapes enabled a long post-fermentation maceration that took place over 25 to 30 days. Malolactic fermentation took place in 225 litre French oak barrels. These varied from 1st to 3rd fills, ensuring mild wood integration. The wine went through a number of gentle rackings before being returned to the barrels to age for 12 to 16 months. The wine was lightly filtered.
Certifications Organic
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Lustigan Road, Klein Drakenstein, Paarl, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 863 1976
Email
Owner
Johnathan Grieve
Cellarmaster
Corné Marais